About Museum of Puerto Rican Art

San Juan owns one of the largest and most famous art museums in the Caribbean. Housed in a beautiful neoclassical structure that was once the city’s Municipal Hospital, this museum contains 18 exhibition halls spread over an area of 130,000 sq feet. The exquisite collection comprises paintings, carvings, posters, and sculptures from the past years, chronicling such notable Puerto Rican artists as José Campeche, Francisco Oller, Nick Quijano, and Rafael Ferrer. Attaching contrast to variety, the museum also claims a hands-on exhibition space for children, a 2.5-acre art park, a preservation laboratory, a theatre, and a good shop. Artistic workshops are regularly offered for kids too.

Don't miss the gardens, where twisting paths encourage visitors to stroll past 16 sculptures and more than a thousand flowers in a scene nostalgic of Monet’s water lilies.

Must See

  • Gardens
  • Art Galleries
  • Children Art Workshop

How to reach

The museum is 5.1 k away from the city center.

Taxi: You could drive from San Juan to 299 Avenida José de Diego for 5 minutes.

Bus: You could take Line number 3 Bus from Calle Valdez to Reverendo Ollengo for $1.

Tips

  • It is not in Old San Juan so you'll need to make sure you have transportation there.
  • Take your time and check this place as there are a lot of art galleries which would take time.
  • They have free admission on Wednesday afternoons.
  • Staff is very friendly and helpful and the sculpture garden is a nice bonus. 
  • Great place to visit if you end up looking for a respite from the rain and need a break from eating and drinking.
  • Outside of the stain glass walls is a hidden koi pond and garden, included in admission. 
  • There is a gift store where one is able to purchase reasonably priced numbered prints from local artists. 

Visit Time

Sunday:        10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Monday:        Closed
Tuesday:       Closed
Wednesday:  10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday:      10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Friday:           10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:       10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: $6.69
Children: $3.35
Children under 5 (accompanied by an adult): Free

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Time you can spend

1.5 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 25.31°C

 

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